Care & Support
Respite Care
Respite stays give family carers a chance to rest—without guilt. Whether you need a week while you recover from illness, a fortnight's holiday, or simply time to recharge, your relative receives the same care as our permanent residents. Many families use respite as a way to try Cherry Tree before making longer-term decisions. Your relative will have their own room, join activities if they wish, and be looked after by our full nursing team. We understand that asking for help isn't easy. Respite isn't giving up—it's recognising that sustainable caring requires breaks. When you return refreshed, everyone benefits.
- Flexible stays from two weeks
- Full nursing care included
- Trial stays welcome
Residential Care
Residential care at Cherry Tree is for people who no longer manage safely at home but don't require nursing-level support. We help with the daily tasks that have become difficult—washing, dressing, medication reminders, meals—while residents maintain as much independence as they choose. This isn't about taking over. It's about removing the struggles so you can focus on living rather than just coping. Rooms can be personalised with favourite furniture and photographs. Visitors are welcome throughout the day. And our location means that family outings—to local villages, garden centres, or simply around our lake—remain easy to arrange.
- Personal care support
- Personalise your room
- Visitors welcome anytime
Nursing Care
Nursing care provides round-the-clock support from registered nurses for residents with complex medical needs. This might include wound care, catheter management, diabetes monitoring, or support following a stroke or surgery. We work closely with GPs, district nurses, and specialists to ensure clinical care is coordinated. But nursing care doesn't mean living in a clinical environment. Cherry Tree remains a home. Residents still have private rooms, join social activities, and spend time in our gardens and conservatory. The nursing support is there when needed—it doesn't define daily life. Families often tell us they're relieved to find somewhere that manages medical needs without feeling like a hospital.
- Registered nurses 24/7
- Clinical care coordination with external healthcare professionals
- Home environment, not hospital
Dementia Care
Caring for someone with dementia requires patience, skill, and genuine understanding. Our team receives specialist dementia training, but what matters most is how they apply it—with kindness, consistency, and respect. We know that dementia doesn't erase identity. Someone who loved gardening, music, or a particular cup of tea still responds to those things. Our care plans capture these details so we can provide meaningful moments, not just safe containment. We use calm routines and familiar cues to reduce anxiety.
- Specialist-trained team
- Person-centred care plans
- Engaging activity programme.
